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Pregnant women in the Eastern Province accept the Corona vaccine

Taking the vaccine does not mean that you stop adhering to the precautionary and preventive measures.

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The director of the survey center for the examination of "Corona" in Fujairah, Dr. Fathia Abdullah Al-Awadi, revealed to "Emirates Today" that pregnant women from the eastern region (Emirate of Fujairah and its affiliated areas, the cities of the Eastern Region, Khorfakkan, Kalba and Dibba Al-Hisn) visited the center from In order to receive the first dose or complete the second dose of the “Pfizer Biontech” or “Sinopharma” vaccine.

Al-Awadi confirmed that the two anti-Coronavirus vaccines were provided, after the Ministry of Health and Community Protection authorized them to be given to pregnant women, as they are the safest and most effective vaccines for them, in line with the national vaccination plan.

She pointed out that most pregnant women who visit the center for vaccination request a medical consultation from the available medical staff so that they feel reassured, stressing that pregnant women with chronic diseases and gestational diabetes, in addition to carrying twins or multiple twins, prefer to take the vaccine against “Corona” in order to reduce the possibility of their infection. The vaccine will also reduce potential symptoms when infected with the virus, such as high temperatures or severe inflammation, and other symptoms that may contribute to the abortion of the fetus in the early stages of pregnancy, adding that the benefit of vaccinating pregnant women with a vaccine against “Corona” outweighs the potential risks. If they contract the virus.

Al-Awadi noted that inviting pregnant women to receive the vaccine would protect them from transmission of infection to them, and thus enhance the preventive aspect in the community, stressing the need for pregnant women to review the specialist doctor who monitors pregnancy, in the event of a health condition that prevents obtaining the vaccine, explaining that The vaccination will be given in two doses.

Al-Awadi indicated that the number of people receiving the first and second doses in the Corona Survey and Vaccination Center has been determined from vehicles that include the eastern coast (Emirate of Fujairah and its affiliated areas, the cities of the Eastern Region, Khorfakkan, Kalba and Dibba Al-Hisn), so that 60 people are vaccinated. With the “Sinopharma” vaccine, and 60 people with the “Pfizer” vaccine, the number of children allowed for their age group to receive the vaccination and pregnant women, noting that the second dose is automatically reserved after the completion of the first via an SMS containing the vaccination certificate and the date of the second dose.

Al-Awadi said that setting a date for vaccination is done by registering through the “SEHA” smart application, and it is easy, as it asks to fill in the necessary data, such as the name and ID number, and to specify the appropriate date for it, calling on people in the eastern region who meet the conditions for taking the vaccine to expedite the reservation. A date to reduce infection with the Corona virus.

She stressed that taking the vaccine does not mean stopping adhering to precautionary and preventive measures, such as continuing to wear masks and maintaining social distancing, and other measures.

Dr. Fathia Al-Awadi:

• «The need for a pregnant woman to review the specialist doctor who follows up on pregnancy before vaccination».

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